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Many of the advanced therapies for autoimmune diseases are protein-based medications we refer to as biologics. To avoid stomach digestion, which would render at this medication ineffective, they are given by subcutaneous injection (just under the skin) or infusion. Many … Continue reading →

March is the month we celebrate the pharmacy profession, and the role pharmacists play in patient care.  As pharmacists at Charlton Health, working with our patients and health professional colleagues across Ontario is a privilege.  We appreciate the trust you … Continue reading →

At Charlton Health we specialize in providing biologic medications for many autoimmune conditions.  Some of these medications have been on the Canadian market for several years and their patent to be the only company who can make the medicine has … Continue reading →

Many of our patients have indicated they are planning a vacation over the winter months to a sunny destination. It is important to note that medication requiring refrigeration is to be kept at 2-8oC during your journey. To ensure the … Continue reading →

Publicly funded shingles vaccination has been available for many years for adults aged 65-70. Initially, the vaccine provided was Zostavax, which was a live vaccine given as a single dose. Protection decreased with time and by 8 years, very little … Continue reading →

Happy New Year to our Charlton Family! We enter 2023 with much excitement as treatments for autoimmune diseases continue to expand making our ‘tool chest” bigger. Therapies marketed for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are being approved for inflammatory bowel diseases, … Continue reading →

As we near the end of 2022, we thought we would share some of our most popular blog posts of the past year with you. We’ve talked about a huge number of subjects this year, but these ones were your … Continue reading →

According to Health Canada’s guidance on fall prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians.  In fact, 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year.  As winter is upon us, so comes the ice and … Continue reading →

We have had many calls asking about the timing of vaccines this fall. As clinical pharmacists working at Charlton Health, we are happy to answer any questions regarding vaccines and the timing of medications. There is no need to separate … Continue reading →